Walker Consultants

06/23/2026

🏆 Some people shape an industry. Others leave a legacy that continues to influence it for generations.

Mary S. Smith has done exactly that.

Known by many as the "Mother of Parking," Mary’s impact on the parking industry has helped shape conversations, careers, and communities for decades. Her recent induction into the Parking Hall of Fame is a reflection of a remarkable career and lasting influence.

Read the full story and learn more about her extraordinary journey. 👇
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For more than 50 years, Mary S. Smith, a senior vice president at Walker Consultants, has helped shape the parking industry and the way people think about parking today. In late March, Smith was named one of the 12 inductees in the 2026 inaugural class of the Parking Hall of Fame. The Parking Hall o...

06/22/2026

👋 Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Walker Consultants team!

Every new hire brings unique experiences, fresh perspectives, and new ideas that help strengthen our firm and the communities we serve. We're excited to have these talented professionals on board and look forward to the contributions they'll make as they begin their journey with Walker.

Welcome to the team! We're glad you're here and excited for what's ahead. 🎉

06/19/2026

🏙️ Great leadership in forensic engineering is about more than technical expertise. It requires strategic thinking, strong relationships, and the ability to guide teams through complex challenges while delivering meaningful results.

🔎 Walker Consultants is seeking a Director of Forensics & Restoration to join our teams in Charlotte, NC and San Francisco, CA. This leadership role offers the opportunity to help grow a dynamic practice, mentor talented professionals, strengthen client partnerships, and oversee a diverse portfolio of forensic and structural restoration projects.

💡 If you're energized by leading teams, tackling complex investigations, and contributing to the long term performance of the built environment, this could be an exciting next step.

👀 Ready to make an impact while helping shape the future of our Forensics & Restoration practice? We'd love to connect. https://bit.ly/4xwHCTn

Director of Forensics & Restoration Location: Charlotte, NC Employment Type: Full-time, Regular How Your Role will Shape Our Success As the Director of Structural Forensics and Restoration in Charlotte, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our expanding department. This role offers the ...

06/18/2026

First match in the books ⚽️🔥

Our Boston office kicked off their season in the BSSC league with the Boston Ski + Sports Club, and it is great to see teammates connecting outside the office and bringing that same energy into a new kind of team setting 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

A few familiar faces missed game one, but the group is already growing each Thursday as the season builds momentum 🥅

Plenty of big plays, plenty of laughs, and a great reminder that teamwork shows up in more ways than just project work 🙌

Looking forward to watching this continue to grow each week across the Boston crew ⚽️✨

06/17/2026

50 years of shaping how people experience parking spaces, garages, and the journeys within them 🅿️✨

Mary S. Smith, Senior Vice President at Walker Consultants, is featured in Parking Today following her induction into the inaugural Parking Hall of Fame, a recognition that highlights a career defined by functional design leadership, global project impact, and authorship that continues to influence the industry today.

From major theme park structures to complex international projects, her work has helped redefine how parking facilities serve both people and operations. Her perspective on design, mobility, and what comes next offers a powerful look into the evolution of the industry 🚗

Read the full feature in Parking Today to learn more about her story and legacy. 👇
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Among the first class of honorees inducted into the Parking Hall of Fame, Mary S. Smith has enjoyed a distinguished 50-year career in parking.

06/16/2026

🏆 What does award winning infrastructure stewardship look like?

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign C7 & C10 Parking Structure Rehabilitation recently received an Honorable Mention Award from IPMI, recognizing a project that tackled significant structural challenges while keeping two heavily used campus facilities operational throughout construction.

Instead of replacement, the project team pursued a strategic rehabilitation approach that extended the life of the structures, improved accessibility and technology systems, and positioned these campus assets for years to come. See what made this project stand out and earn industry recognition. 👇
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At the center of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus sit two parking structures that quietly support daily campus operations. Built in 1970, the C7 and C10 garages serve university leadership, staff, and visitors in one of the campus’s busiest areas.

06/15/2026

🦺 Safety is rarely the headline. That's exactly the point.

The best safety practices happen before the first site visit, before the first repair recommendation, and before the first piece of equipment is put into service.

During National Safety Month, we're recognizing the importance of staying vigilant, prepared, and committed to looking out for one another.

At Walker Consultants, safety is woven into every aspect of our work. Whether we're evaluating a historic structure, restoring a parking facility, assessing a building enclosure, investigating a building performance issue, or consulting on elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems, thoughtful planning and risk awareness help guide every project.

From rooftops and facades to parking structures and vertical transportation systems, our teams help clients better understand the conditions, challenges, and opportunities that impact the built environment.

Because when it comes to safety, some of the most important work happens long before anyone notices it. 🏢🛗💙

06/12/2026

🌉 Some of the most challenging structures tell their story through cracks, movement, moisture intrusion, and deterioration. The real question is knowing what those signs mean and what comes next. 🔍🏢

Walker Consultants is seeking a Director of Forensics & Restoration in San Francisco to help lead a growing practice focused on solving complex building challenges, strengthening client partnerships, and guiding teams through impactful restoration and forensic engineering projects.

This role combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, business development, and mentorship, offering the opportunity to help shape both projects and people while contributing to the future of the built environment

👀 If you're ready to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to connect. https://bit.ly/4dYtkC0

Director of Forensics & Restoration Location: San Francisco, CA Employment Type: Full-time, Regular How Your Role will Shape Our Success As the Director of Structural Forensics and Restoration in San Francisco, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of our expanding department. This role off...

06/10/2026

We take hands-on façade assessments quite literally. 🧗‍♂️

Rope access gives our teams a front-row view of building exteriors that ground-level reviews can’t capture. This approach allows for real-time documentation, faster movement across elevations, and a clearer read on existing conditions—all without the logistical footprint of traditional access methods.

In dense urban environments like Chicago, that level of visibility matters. Some conditions are routine. Others signal issues building owners need insight on sooner rather than later. This video shows what that work looks like in the field and why close-up observations are critical for façade assessments.

▶️ Watch how rope access supports smarter building evaluations.

06/08/2026

🏗️ What happens when a parking structure reaches 50 years old?

For many owners, the answer is not as simple as repairing what's visible and moving on. Aging parking facilities bring complex questions about structural condition, modernization, operational impacts, capital planning, and long-term value. 🚗📊

In the latest issue of Parking Today, Walker's Carl Schneeman joins industry leaders to explore one of the biggest challenges facing parking owners today: How do you know when it's time to repair, retrofit, or replace?

The answer may be more complicated, and more important, than you think.

Read the article to explore the factors shaping these critical decisions. 👇
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Across the U.S., parking facilities built in the 1970s and 1980s are now reaching a critical inflection point. Today, many of these structures are approaching or exceeding their intended 50-year lifespan, forcing owners to confront a fundamental question: repair, retrofit, or replace?